Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 255
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Ballin tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown thumps Ballin with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Ballin's defenses.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
Ballin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ballin off to one side.
Ballin has his takedown stuffed
and Brown counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Ballin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ballin.
Brown is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Ballin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ballin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
Patrick Ballin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ballin.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ballin on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick Ballin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballin fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Ballin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Brown slips under a jab from Ballin.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Ballin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.
Brown scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marques Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ballin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ballin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Ballin moved away.
Ballin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ballin shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Ballin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ballin closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Ballin pushes Brown against the ropes but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ballin doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Brown coming out on top.
Ballin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ballin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Jab from Brown.
Ballin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Ballin has a takedown stuffed.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ballin has time to react.
Ballin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ballin off to one side.
Ballin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ballin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ballin is breathing heavily.
Ballin misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Ballin is rocked!
Brown lands a body shot.
Ballin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ballin shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Ballin on that attempt.
Brown throws out a counter right but Ballin avoids it with no problem.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brown lands a front kick.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Ballin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ballin somewhat.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ballin throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Ballin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Ballin's belly button to the back.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ballin throws a low kick but Brown moves out of range easily.
Ballin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Ballin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ballin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ballin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ballin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ballin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ballin misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown with a nice calf kick.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ballin doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ballin.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ballin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Ballin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Brown lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ballin. Ballin tries to recover but Brown is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ballin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marques Brown!

Event: MMA Hype -55-
Date: Apr 30, 2025

#R1#
Pati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pati avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pati looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pati swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pati swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pati. Pati circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pati misses the jab.
Rog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pati scores with a jab. Rog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pati misses with an uppercut.
Rog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pati. Pati obviously looking to wear him down.
Pati lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pati avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rog is looking to clinch.
Pati throws a shot from downtown. Rog moves away and avoids it.
Pati moves out of range as Rog strikes.
Pati keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rog.#T1#
Rog walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Rog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pati is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rog shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pati.
Rog takes a swing at Pati's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Rog closes the distance and clinches.
Rog throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pati.
Rog tries a body shot but Pati blocks it.
Pati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pati lands a right hand.
Pati swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pati has a couple of punches blocked by Rog.
Rog looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pati lands with a short shot to the head.
Pati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pati wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Pati. #T2#
Pati managing to block the knees to the body from Rog.
Pati misses with a punch to the body.
Rog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pati lands with a short shot to the head.
Rog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pati throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Pati.
Rog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pati wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rog swings wildly with an uppercut but Pati uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rog stalling in the clinch.
Rog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rog misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Pati.
Rog landing knees to the body.
Rog is struggling to control the position.
Pati working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pati.
Pati blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Pati lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pati.
Nice body punch from Rog.
Pati lands with a light punch inside.
Rog taking a breather.
Rog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pati's elbow.
Rog prevents a body shot from Pati.
Rog misses with a knee to the head.
Pati tries a body shot but Rog blocks it.
Rog lands a nice knee to the body.
Rog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pati's elbow.
Rog misses with the head strike.
Rog tries to land a knee to the head but Pati blocks with his arms.
Rog lands a hook that snaps the head of Pati backwards.
Rog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rog stalling in the clinch.
Pati misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Pati swings wildly with an uppercut but Rog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pati backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rog throws a head punch that misses.
Pati lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rog backwards.
Rog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pati misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pati is trying to break free.
Pati tries to throw a body punch but Rog avoids it by throwing Pati back against the cage.
Rog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Pati.
Pati doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pati misses with a body punch.
Rog misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Rog.
Pati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pati fails to land.
Rog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pati misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Siddhartha Pati will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pati throws a jab but it's blocked by Rog.
Rog staying out of range there.
Rog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pati misses the shot to the body.
Pati throws a body shot but no joy.
Rog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rog moves in looking to clinch but Pati pushes him off.
Rog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rog! But no joy.
Pati throws a low kick but Rog moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pati throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rog throws a shot from downtown. Pati moves away and avoids it.
Pati is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rog.
Rog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pati lands with a right hand. #T1#
Rog misses with a hook. Pati ducked under it nicely.
Rog looks to throw the jab but Pati is out of range.
Rog cracks Pati with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rog connects with a body shot.
Rog loads up on a big right hand but Pati slips the punch.
Pati moves away from the strike by Rog.
Rog throws a low kick but Pati avoids it.
The fighters circling - Rog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Pati wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rog misses the body punch
letting Pati counter with a right hand.
Pati thuds his shin into the meat of Rog's side.
Rog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Siddhartha Pati is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Pati. That snapped Rog's head back.
Pati's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rog under the eye.#T2#
Pati throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pati stuns Rog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rog needs to keep his hands up - Pati had a free shot at his head there.
Pati misses with a right hand
and Rog counters with a straight right hand.
Rog lands with an uppercut that bounces Pati off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Pati finds it's way through Rog's defenses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rog in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rog tries to clinch but Pati moves out of range.
Pati misses with a hook. Rog ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Rog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rog lunges at Pati with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pati's hand.
Rog throws a shot from downtown. Pati moves away and avoids it.
Pati tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rog was well out of range. Poor timing from Pati.
Rog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pati with a nice calf kick.
Pati throws a hook to the side of Rog's head but Rog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Pati throws a body shot but no joy.
Pati throws a looping overhand right but Rog ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rog! But no joy.
Rog moves out of range as Pati strikes.
Pati throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Rog rushes Pati and presses him up against the cage.
Rog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pati avoids it.
Rog scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Pati.
Pati lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pati misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pati as Rog tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Pati fails to land. #BC#
Pati manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Pati gets tackled into the cage by Rog. Rog maintains the clinch.
Pati tries to break free but Rog pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Rog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pati avoids it.
Rog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rog lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pati misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bal Rog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rog displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pati up against the cage.
Rog tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pati misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pati avoiding damage as Rog throws knees to the body.
Pati has a couple of punches blocked by Rog.
Pati working aggressively here.
Pati cracks Rog with a nice body shot.
Rog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pati's elbow.
Rog effectively controlling the action here.
Pati lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rog backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pati creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pati blocking some punches.
Rog throws a head punch that misses.
Pati lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siddhartha Pati dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rog ducks under a wild hook from Pati.
Pati misses with a looping left.
Pati uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rog.
Rog is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pati lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rog takes a step back to recover.
Pati shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pati throws a looping overhand right but Rog ducks down to avoid it.
Pati swings for the body but Rog moves out of range.
Pati misses with a jab to the body
and Rog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rog scores with a decent looking hook.
Rog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pati.
Rog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Rog is looking to clinch.
Pati looks to land a right hand but Rog moved out of range.
Rog tries to clinch but Pati moves away
and Pati counters with a nice uppercut.
Pati misses with a low kick.
Pati lands a body shot.
Rog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rog looks to score with a jab to the body but Pati is just out of range.
Rog misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Pati tenderised Rog's leg. Rog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rog staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Rog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rog lands a head shot.
Pati changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pati moves out of range of the strikes.#T2##CL2#
Rog darts in and clinches Pati up against the cage.
Rog misses with a body punch.
Pati lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rog misses with some punches.
Pati blocks an uppercut.
Rog trying to land knees to the body.
Rog scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Pati scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Pati as the two fighters clinch.
Rog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rog wants to stall.
Rog takes a shot to the head.
Pati blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Rog.
Pati lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Pati.
Rog misses with some punches.
Rog misses with some punches. #T3#
Pati pushes Rog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rog throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pati blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Pati.
Rog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pati leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rog throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pati tries to work over Rog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pati.
Rog tries to work over Pati's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pati pushes Rog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pati can't find room to land a body shot as Rog controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pati creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rog trying to land knees to the body.
Pati digs a right hand underneath Rog's ribcage. Rog let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pati tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rog's elbow.
Pati can't find room to land a body shot as Rog controls the action.
Rog blocks a body shot from Pati.
Pati blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pati lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Pati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rog misses with a punch on the inside.
Siddhartha Pati is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rog can't find room to land a body shot as Pati controls the action.
Pati is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Pati escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pati throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rog blocks a head kick by Pati.
Rog might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pati can pounce on him.
Pati throws a shot from downtown. Rog moves away and avoids it.
Rog on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pati is looking to slow Rog down with leg kicks.
Rog defending well as Pati loads up on a big left hand.
Bal Rog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Pati.

And that's the end of the fight!
Siddhartha Pati showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pati has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siddhartha Pati!

Event: GAMMA#1157 Sitsongrit v Luuk
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Christie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheese scores with the left hand. Christie knows he should have avoided that one.
Cheese lands a nice looking body shot.
Cheese takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cheese moves away from the strike by Christie.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Christie's shoulder, as Christie tries to avoid the shot.
Cheese moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Cheese takes one to the chin there.
Christie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Christie's coach down at Wolfpack Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Christie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Christie misses with an uppercut
and Cheese counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cheese slips a jab from Christie.
Cheese connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Christie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christie throws a jab when Cheese was well out of range.
Cheese is looking to counter punch.
Christie connects with a jab.
Cheese moves away from the strike by Christie. #T1#
Cheese slips a jab from Christie.
Christie defending well as Cheese loads up on a big left hand.
Cheese staying out of range there.
Cheese fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christie.
A jab from Christie misses.
Christie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cheese loads up on a big right hand but Christie slips the punch.
Cheese misses the shot to the body.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Christie misses
and Cheese counters with an outside leg kick.
Christie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheese.
Cheese keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Christie misses with a hook.
Christie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cheese keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie.
A jab from Cheese finds it's way through Christie's defenses.
Christie misses with a left hand
and Cheese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christie misses with a looping right.
Cheese lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheese moves out of range as Christie throws a body kick. #T2#
Christie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christie wants to clinch.
Cheese swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Christie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cheese with a nice cross.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Christie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Cheese scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That kick from Cheese tenderised Christie's leg. Christie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Christie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cheese.
We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at The Death Star that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cheese slips a straight right by Christie.
Cheese looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cheese.
Cheese is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Christie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cheese defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Cheese slips under a jab.
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheese appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Christie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cheese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Cheese scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Cheese coming out on top.
Cheese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Cheese swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cheese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Cheese lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cheese moves away from the strike by Christie.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheese moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Christie misses with a hook. Cheese ducked under it nicely.
Christie takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheese throws a shot to the body.
Christie misses with a hook
enabling Cheese to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheese misses with a body shot.
Christie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Cheese moved out of range.
Cheese smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Christie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab by Cheese.
Cheese plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Christie misses with a straight left.
A big left from Cheese misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Christie.
A punch lands to the side of Christie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Christie's head but Christie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cheese counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christie thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gouda Cheese dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cheese misses with a looping right.
Cheese uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Cheese looks to land a right hand but Christie moved out of range.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Cheese's shoulder, as Cheese tries to avoid the shot.
Christie avoids the body shot from Cheese.
Christie lands a glancing blow to the side of Cheese's head.
Christie misses with a right hand
and Christie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Christie misses.
Gouda Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheese throws a body punch but Christie moves out of range.
Christie blocks a low kick nicely.
Cheese cracks Christie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cheese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Cheese.
Cheese throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie.
Christie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cheese defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Cheese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christie can do to turn this around?
Christie looks to throw the jab but Cheese is out of range.
Cheese is looking to counter punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Christie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cheese has got the better of the exchanges.
Christie misses with a left hand
and Cheese connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cheese. #T1#
Christie wants to clinch
and Cheese counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cheese misses the jab.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheese swings for the body but Christie moves out of range.
Christie works the jab nicely.
Cheese swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Christie.
Christie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cheese's hands.
Cheese misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Christie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cheese.
Christie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cheese to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie moves away from the strike by Cheese.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cheese counters with a right hand to the body.
Christie throws out a loose jab but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Christie clobbers Cheese with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cheese.#CL2#
Christie pushes Cheese up against the cage in a clinch.
Cheese is leaning against Christie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christie takes a shot to the head.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christie misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Christie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheese scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cheese throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cheese fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Christie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Cheese slips the punch.
Cheese scores with a push kick.
Cheese connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Cheese clobbers Christie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christie wants to clinch up but Cheese keeps it at a distance.
Christie throws a lazy uppercut
and Cheese counters with a stiff right hand.
Cheese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christie! But no joy.
Christie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cheese connects with a solid leg kick.
Christie throws a shot from downtown. Cheese moves away and avoids it.
Cheese tried to counter with a leg kick but Christie avoided it.
Some bone on bone action there as Christie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Christie swings widly with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a body kick that stops Christie in his tracks momentarily.
Cheese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Cheese throws a wild body kick that Christie sees coming a mile off.
Cheese uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Cheese throws a low kick, looking for Christie's leg but Christie calmly moves out of range.
Cheese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
Cheese is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Cheese catches Christie right on the button with a cross.
Christie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie misses with a lunging right hand
and Cheese counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheese connects with a crisp jab.
Christie throws a right hand that misses
and Cheese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Cheese.
Christie throws a lazy uppercut
and Cheese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christie throws a jab when Cheese was well out of range.
A left lands for Cheese.
Cheese defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Christie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cheese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christie misses with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a nice uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cheese - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheese throws a head kick but Christie moves out of range.
Christie throws a jab when Cheese was well out of range.
Christie throws a hook but Cheese blocks it.
Christie needs to keep his hands up - Cheese had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gouda Cheese dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cheese cracks Christie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steven Christie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christie slips a straight right by Cheese.
Christie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cheese takes a swing at Christie's ribcage but misses.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Christie moves out of range of the leg kick from Cheese.
Christie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cheese avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheese lands with a right hand.
Christie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cheese scores with a nice head shot.
Christie throws a hook but Cheese avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie looks to clinch
and Cheese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cheese moves out of range of the strikes.
Christie throws a shot from downtown. Cheese moves away and avoids it.
Cheese throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cheese counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Cheese scores with a body shot.
Cheese clobbers Christie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Christie misses.
Cheese blocks a jab.
Cheese lands a nice shot that snaps Christie's head back.
Cheese lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from Cheese finds it's target.
Cheese keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Cheese makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab from Cheese.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese connects with a nice looking jab.
Christie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Cheese ducks down to avoid it.
Christie looks to clinch
enabling Cheese to counter with a crisp jab.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Cheese shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Christie's corner calls for a 1-2. Christie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Christie tries to clinch but Cheese moves out of range.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Cheese looks to score with a jab to the body but Christie is just out of range.
Cheese throws a body punch but Christie moves out of range.
Christie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cheese sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cheese lands a nice looking kick to the body. Christie takes a step back to recover.
Christie tries to clinch up.
Cheese is looking to counter punch.
Cheese throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cheese scores with the left hand. Christie knows he should have avoided that one.
Christie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cheese.
Cheese looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Christie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cheese connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Christie scrambles back to his feet.
Christie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cheese clobbers Christie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cheese throws a looping overhand right but Christie ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Cheese is looking to slow Christie down with leg kicks.
Cheese cracks Christie with an open hand slap.
A jab from Christie misses.
Cheese lands with a right hand.
Cheese fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christie.
A telegraphed right hand from Cheese misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Christie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cheese misses with a looping left.
Cheese lands a jab to Christie's midsection.
Cheese lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Christie closes the distance and clinches.
Christie blocks an uppercut.
Christie blocking some punches.
Christie throws a head punch that misses.
Christie lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Cheese breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cheese.
Cheese connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Cheese misses with a low kick.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cheese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Cheese ducks down to avoid it.
Cheese staying out of range there.
Gouda Cheese is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cheese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Cheese.
Christie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cheese connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Christie scrambles back to his feet.
Christie lands a really nice looking cross but Cheese seems unphased.
Christie tries to clinch but Cheese moves out of range.
Christie tries to clinch up but Cheese circles away and keeps his distance.
Christie defending well as Cheese loads up on a big left hand.
Cheese avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Christie misses with a straight left.
Cheese blocks a jab.
Christie misses with an uppercut
and Cheese counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gouda Cheese showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cheese, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gouda Cheese!
Our winner, Gouda Cheese, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Steven Christie was interviewed post fight and said 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: MMA Hype -54-
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
McGintee lands a slapping body shot.
Davidson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Davidson scores with a leg kick.
Davidson digs a good hook to McGintee's body.
Davidson scoring well with a low kick there.
McGintee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGintee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGintee misses with a leg kick
and Davidson counters with a three punch combo that has McGintee backing up. McGintee nods at Davidson to acknowledge the strikes.
McGintee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lj Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Davidson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davidson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Davidson connects with a body shot that sends McGintee's belly button to the back.
McGintee shoots in for a takedown but Davidson shows good takedown defense.
McGintee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGintee moves forwards but Davidson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#McGintee is rocked!
McGintee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGintee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Davidson.
Davidson tries to clinch there but McGintee circles away.
McGintee throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Davidson.
Davidson lands a glancing blow to the side of McGintee's head.
McGintee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davidson. Davidson obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from McGintee.
Jab, jab by McGintee - just one landing.
McGintee misses with a head kick.
Davidson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Davidson looks to land a body kick but McGintee moved away.
McGintee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davidson circles away quickly and effectively.
Davidson scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
McGintee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Davidson lands.
Davidson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davidson scores with a jab. McGintee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh McGintee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGintee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Davidson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Davidson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGintee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davidson can pounce on him.
McGintee tries to bum rush Davidson with a series of wild strikes but Davidson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGintee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGintee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davidson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Davidson lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGintee throws a sloppy head kick
and Davidson counters with an outside leg kick.
McGintee is breathing heavily.
Davidson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGintee. That did some damage!
Davidson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGintee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Decent striking displayed by Davidson there.
McGintee gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Davidson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! McGintee is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lj Davidson!

Event: GC 526 Kumadyot VS Hickey
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hamilton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brook - the referee stops the clock and Hamilton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brook. Hamilton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brad Brook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamilton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brook lands a head kick!
Brook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hamilton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hamilton slips a straight right by Brook.
Brook misses with a body kick.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by Brook's head coaches at The Death Star that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hamilton slips under a jab from Brook.
Brook throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brook. That's going to slow Hamilton down.
Brook dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamilton. That did some damage!#TD2#
Hamilton scores with a takedown into Brook's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamilton throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Brook can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hamilton controls the pace.
Brook keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
Brook is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hamilton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hamilton won't allow Brook to sweep him here.
Brook wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Brook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brook looks to land a body kick but Hamilton moved away.
Brook leaves Hamilton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brook paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamilton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brook defends well and Hamilton ends up having to push Brook into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hamilton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Hamilton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hamilton showed some decent athleticism there.
Hamilton throwing shots but Brook is blocking nicely.
Brook tries to roll over but Hamilton keeps him under control.
Brook is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Hamilton wants to pass to mount but Brook is defending the position.
Hamilton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brook does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brook is trying to maintain the position but Hamilton is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton thows a huge punch but Brook dodges it nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brook is looking for a sweep. Hamilton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hamilton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brook controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brook tried to score with a low kick but Hamilton checks it.
Brad Brook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamilton blocks a head kick by Brook.
Nice sprawl there from Brook as Hamilton shoots in.
Brad Brook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianni Hamilton.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brook.
Hamilton wants to clinch up but Brook keeps it at a distance.
Hamilton is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brook throws a head kick that misses.
Brook defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hamilton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Brook dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Brook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hamilton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brook.
Hamilton looks for a takedown but Brook sprawls well.
Hamilton defending well as Brook loads up on a big left hand.
Hamilton defending well as Brook loads up on a big left hand.
Brook tries to score with a low kick but Hamilton moves his leg out of the way.
Brook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamilton can do to turn this around?
Brook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brook fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hamilton.
Brook attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brook misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Hamilton blocks the low kick.
Hamilton misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Brook throws out a leg kick but Hamilton moves out of range and Brook only half commits.
Some bone on bone action there as Hamilton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hamilton tries to clinch up but Brook circles away and keeps his distance.
Brook throws a head kick but Hamilton moves out of range.
Gianni Hamilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamilton tries for a takedown but Brook sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brook misses with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Brook as Hamilton shoots in.
Brad Brook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianni Hamilton.
Brook lands a head kick!
Hamilton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brook fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hamilton just manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamilton.
Brook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hamilton slips a straight right by Brook.
As Brook backs off Hamilton throws a huge counter combo but Brook manages to avoid it all.
Brook misses with a low kick as Hamilton jumps back.#T2#
Brook tries a head kick but it misses.
Hamilton lands a nice shot to the body.
Brook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamilton takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brook. That's going to slow Hamilton down.
Brook scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brook scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hamilton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brook throws a head kick that misses
enabling Hamilton to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Hamilton as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Hamilton darts in and clinches Brook up against the cage.#BC#
Brook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brook throws a leg kick
and Hamilton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Brook throws a solid leg kick but Hamilton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamilton.
Hamilton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brook.
Some bone on bone action there as Hamilton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hamilton avoids the head kick by Brook.
Brook looks for the body kick but Hamilton saw that one coming.
Brook motions for Hamilton to come forward. Brook throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hamilton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brook defends it well.
Hamilton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brad Brook is winning the standup battle so far.
Brook throws a leg kick but Hamilton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brook throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brook.
Brook fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hamilton.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hamilton checks a leg kick.
Hamilton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brook thows a leg kick but Hamilton checks it
and Hamilton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brook misses with an uppercut. Hamilton saw that one coming.#TD2#
Hamilton looking to score a takedown here. Brook is defending well but Hamilton drives through and ends up in Brook's guard.
Hamilton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Hamilton stands up and waves to Brook to follow him.
Brook swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamilton.
Brook throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hamilton's head.
Brook wants to land a leg kick but Hamilton is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Brook dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Brook throws the kick towards the body but Hamilton avoids it.
Brook misses with a low kick.
Hamilton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hamilton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brook is looking to chop away at Hamilton's legs.
Brook scores with a head kick. Hamilton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brook misses with a straight right.
Brook tries to land a leg kick but Hamilton saw it coming and moves away.
Hamilton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brook but Brook pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An inside leg kick lands from Brook. #T1#
Hamilton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brook looks to land a left hand but Hamilton moved out of range nicely.
Hamilton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brook attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hamilton tries to clinch up.
Hamilton shoots for a double leg takedown but Brook sprawls well. He's pushed Hamilton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brad Brook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianni Hamilton.
Hamilton avoids a kick to the body.
Hamilton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brook but Brook pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brook appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hamilton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brook.
Some wild striking there from Hamilton.
Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamilton darts in looking for a takedown but Brook gets double underhooks and turns Hamilton into the cage. #T2#
A nice leg kick from Brook, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Brook tenderised Hamilton's leg. Hamilton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hamilton blocks a head kick by Brook.
Hamilton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brook does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamilton is looking to clinch.
That kick from Brook tenderised Hamilton's leg. Hamilton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hamilton defending well as Brook loads up on a big left hand.
Hamilton checks a low kick from Brook.
Brook stuffs the takedown attempt from Hamilton. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet.
Brook is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Hamilton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brook can pounce on him.
Hamilton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brook sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamilton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hamilton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brook shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brook throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hamilton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hamilton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brook.
Brook swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brook goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hamilton shoots in and drives through. Brook sprawls well.
Brook quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Brook tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hamilton is able to avoid easily.
Brook lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Brook as Hamilton shoots in.
Hamilton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hamilton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hamilton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brook.
Brook avoids the head kick by Hamilton.
Brad Brook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brook misses with a head kick.
Brook throws out a leg kick but Hamilton moves out of range and Brook only half commits.
Good work by Hamilton as he checks the leg kick.
Brook tries to land a front kick but Hamilton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hamilton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brook misses with a head kick.
Brook stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brook wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamilton looks to clinch
and Brook counters with a leg kick.
Brook throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gianni Hamilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamilton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Brook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brook, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Brad Brook!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Brad Brook!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Brad Brook!

Brad Brook wins by unanimous decision!

Event: GAMMA#1155 Petrov v Martell
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Lothbrok clinches.
Sleon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lothbrok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sleon prevents a body shot from Lothbrok.
Sleon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lothbrok lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sleon fails to land.
Lothbrok controlling the action here for a moment.
Lothbrok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sleon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Lothbrok.
Sleon blocking some punches.
Lothbrok lands a shot to the body.
Lothbrok lands with a left to the head.
Lothbrok misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sleon.
Sleon misses with some punches.
Sleon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lothbrok stalling in the clinch but Sleon improves position.
Lothbrok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lothbrok throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Sleon misses with a body punch.
Sleon tries to stall but Lothbrok uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sleon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lothbrok backwards.
Sleon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sleon digs a right hand underneath Lothbrok's ribcage. Lothbrok let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lothbrok lands with a light punch inside.
Sleon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lothbrok is trying to stall.
Lothbrok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sleon backwards.
Sleon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lothbrok's elbow.
Sleon swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Sleon manages to break the clinch.
Lothbrok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lothbrok fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Sleon misses.
Lothbrok misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sleon. Lothbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sleon throws a leg kick but Lothbrok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lothbrok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sleon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lothbrok.
Sleon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lothbrok's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sleon.
Nice shot by Sleon.
Lothbrok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sleon doesn't seem bothered though.
Sleon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Death Star in the buildup to the fight.
Sleon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lothbrok tries to clinch but Sleon is having none of it.
Sleon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
Lothbrok looks to land a left hand but Sleon moved out of range nicely.
Sleon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sleon swings widly with a right hand
and Lothbrok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lothbrok tries to land a front kick but Sleon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sleon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lothbrok at a distance.
Sleon looks to land a right hand but Lothbrok moved out of range.
Lothbrok tries to clinch up but Sleon circles away and keeps his distance.
Lothbrok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sleon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sleon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sleon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lothbrok is just out of range.
Lothbrok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sleon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Sleon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sleon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lothbrok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lothbrok checks a low kick from Sleon.
Lothbrok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sleon counters with a straight right hand.
Lothbrok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sleon throws a sloppy head kick and Lothbrok moves out of range easily.
Lothbrok tries to clinch but Sleon moves out of range.
Lothbrok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lothbrok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sleon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lothbrok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lothbrok is looking to clinch but Sleon is avoiding it.
Lothbrok tries to close the distance and clinch but Sleon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Sleon tries to keep at a distance but Lothbrok has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lothbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lothbrok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sleon fails to land.
Lothbrok misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Lothbrok blocking some punches. #BC#
Sleon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lothbrok missing with a left hand there. Sleon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lothbrok throws a jab when Sleon was well out of range.
Lothbrok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sleon moves away from the strike by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Sleon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lothbrok misses with a looping right.
Lothbrok lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sleon throws a leg kick but Lothbrok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sleon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lothbrok is able to avoid easily.
Lothbrok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sleon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sleon scores with a nice head shot.
Lothbrok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sleon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Sleon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok checks a low kick from Sleon.
Lothbrok misses the jab.
Lothbrok staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edward Sleon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lothbrok walks into a left hand.
Lothbrok tries to clinch
and Sleon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lothbrok throws a poor cross that misses
and Sleon counters with a good low kick that Lothbrok was not able to check.
Lothbrok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lothbrok on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Edward Sleon is winning the standup battle so far.
Sleon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sleon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sleon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lothbrok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sleon misses with a wild body shot.
Sleon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lothbrok at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sleon misses with a lunging right hand
and Lothbrok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sleon throws a hook but Lothbrok blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lothbrok! But no joy.
Sleon drops his hands momentarily and Lothbrok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Lothbrok pushes Sleon up against the cage in a clinch.
Sleon lands an uppercut.
Lothbrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Sleon.
A right hand to the body from Sleon.
Sleon throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Lothbrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Sleon.
Lothbrok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ragnar Lothbrok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lothbrok prevents a body shot from Sleon.
Sleon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok takes a shot to the head.
Lothbrok blocking some punches.
A short left from Sleon.
Lothbrok misses with some punches.
Lothbrok blocks a body shot from Sleon.
Lothbrok prevents a body shot from Sleon.
Sleon misses with the head strike.
Sleon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lothbrok backwards.
Sleon lands a hook that snaps the head of Lothbrok backwards.
Lothbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sleon blocks a body shot from Lothbrok.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sleon as Lothbrok tries to tie him up.
Sleon tries to work over Lothbrok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Sleon struggles to land a body shot inside as Lothbrok controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lothbrok.
Sleon lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sleon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sleon working aggressively here.
Sleon throws a head punch that misses.
Sleon lands a shoulder strike.
Lothbrok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sleon avoiding damage.
Lothbrok misses with the head strike.
Lothbrok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sleon throws a head punch that misses.
Sleon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sleon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lothbrok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sleon misses with the head strike.
Lothbrok struggles to land a body shot inside as Sleon controls his hands.
Lothbrok misses with a punch to the body.
Lothbrok struggles to land a body shot inside as Sleon controls his hands. #T3#
Lothbrok leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sleon fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lothbrok takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sleon lands a nice shot to the body.
Lothbrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lothbrok lands with a left to the head.
Sleon throws a punch but it's blocked by Lothbrok.
Sleon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sleon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sleon lands a shoulder strike.
Lothbrok blocks an uppercut.
Sleon tries a body shot but Lothbrok blocks it.
Lothbrok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sleon has had enough of the clinch but Lothbrok keeps him there for the moment.
Lothbrok tries to stall but Sleon uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
A short right from Sleon on the inside. #BC#
Sleon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lothbrok takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Sleon gets tackled into the cage by Lothbrok. Lothbrok maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lothbrok misses with a punch on the inside.
Sleon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lothbrok or not.
Lothbrok pushes Sleon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lothbrok.
A hook to the body from Sleon.
Lothbrok is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sleon is keeping busy.
Sleon tries to work over Lothbrok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lothbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sleon misses with some punches.
Lothbrok prevents a body shot from Sleon.
Sleon can't find room to land a body shot as Lothbrok controls the action.
Lothbrok effectively controlling the action here.
Sleon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lothbroks head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Sleon dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lothbrok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ragnar Lothbrok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sleon throws a body punch but Lothbrok moves out of range.
Lothbrok is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sleon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lothbrok can do to turn this around?
Sleon scores with a jab. Lothbrok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lothbrok with the inside leg kick.
Sleon ducks under a wild hook from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lothbrok walks into a left hand.
Sleon takes a swing at Lothbrok's ribcage but misses.
Lothbrok tries to clinch but Sleon is having none of it.
Sleon's corner calls for a 1-2. Sleon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lothbrok closes the distance but Sleon moves to the side
and Sleon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sleon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lothbrok checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Lothbrok there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sleon checks a low kick from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok throws a lazy right hand but Sleon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sleon staying out of range there.
Sleon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lothbrok avoids it.#T1#
Lothbrok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sleon.
Some bone on bone action there as Lothbrok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lothbrok is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Sleon misses its target.
Sleon lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Sleon misses the target.
Lothbrok let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lothbrok swings for the body but Sleon moves out of range.
Sleon loads up on a big right hand but Lothbrok slips the punch.
Lothbrok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sleon.
Lothbrok lands an overhand right.
Sleon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice cross by Sleon.
Lothbrok misses with a wild body shot.
Sleon is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lothbrok walks into a left hand.
Lothbrok throws out a loose jab but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sleon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lothbrok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sleon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lothbrok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lothbrok throws a looping overhand right but Sleon ducks down to avoid it.
Sleon swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Sleon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lothbrok.
Lothbrok fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sleon throws a good cross that connects.
Lothbrok wants to clinch up but Sleon keeps it at a distance.
Sleon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sleon looks to land a right hand but Lothbrok moved out of range.
Lothbrok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lothbrok tries to clinch up but Sleon circles away and keeps his distance.
Lothbrok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sleon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lothbrok.
Sleon misses with a hook.
Sleon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lothbrok. Lothbrok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lothbrok cracks Sleon with a good jab.
Sleon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lothbrok closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Sleon to counter with a crisp jab.
Lothbrok lands a body shot. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Sleon. That's going to slow Lothbrok down.
Sleon takes one to the chin there.
Lothbrok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sleon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sleon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sleon scores with a hook to the body. Lothbrok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lothbrok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lothbrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sleon manages to avoid it.
Sleon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lothbrok throws a leg kick that misses.
Sleon tried to counter with a leg kick but Lothbrok avoided it.
Sleon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sleon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lothbrok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sleon lands with a hook. Lothbrok tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lothbrok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sleon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Lothbrok.#T4#
Lothbrok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sleon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Edward Sleon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lothbrok misses with a few strikes there.
Lothbrok tries to clinch but Sleon is having none of it.
It looked like Sleon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lothbrok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lothbrok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sleon to score with a decent uppercut.
Lothbrok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sleon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Sleon misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lothbrok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Sleon is rocked!
Lothbrok lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Sleon head around and knocks him out cold! Lothbrok hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ragnar Lothbrok!
Edward Sleon was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: HFA 48
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Tetra throws a head kick that misses.
Allen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tetra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tetra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Allen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tetra throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Allen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tetra sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tetra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tetra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tetra looks for the body kick but Allen saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Allen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Allen scores with a kick to the body.
Allen misses with a head kick.
Allen misses with a hook.#T1#
Tetra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Allen is able to avoid easily.
Jab by Allen.
A big right from Allen misses.
Tetra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Allen scores with a sloppy right hand. Tetra should have avoided that one.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tetra seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tetra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tetra tries to clinch there but Allen circles away.
A jab from Tetra misses.
Tetra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen throws a head kick that misses.
Tetra is looking to counter with a body kick.
Allen lands a lovely overhand right.
Allen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Allen misses with a body shot. #T2#
Tetra lands a nice hook to Allen's body. Allen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Allen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tetra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tetra throws a leg kick that is checked
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Allen.
Allen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Allen moves out of range as Tetra strikes.
Tetra throws out a leg kick but Allen moves out of range and Tetra only half commits.
Tetra is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Allen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tetra avoids the body shot from Allen.
Allen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Allen misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Tetra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Allen scores with a nice strike.
Tetra jabs at Allen's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tetra. Allen shrugs it off though.
Tetra misses with a kick to the body.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Tetra with a nice cross.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tetra misses with a body kick.
Allen throws a head kick but Tetra moves out of range.
Allen avoids a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Allen misses.
Tetra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Allen is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Tetra moves to clinch but Allen breaks away
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen blocks the body kick.
Tetra is looking to wear down Allen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Allen scores with a head kick. Tetra tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tetra throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Allen.
A low kick from Tetra is predictable there
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Allen.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tetra.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tetra wants to clinch up but Allen keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Allen misses.
Allen connects with a nice looking jab.
Tetra takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keanu Allen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tetra blocks the body kick.
Tetra quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tetra.
Tetra throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Tetra throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Allen misses.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Tetra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tetra tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Tetra back against the cage.
A short right from Tetra.
Tetra misses with a punch to the body.
Allen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tetra backwards. #ROC2#Tetra is rocked!
Allen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tetra backwards.
Oh Tetra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Keanu Allen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tetra is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Allen Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Tetra is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Keanu Allen!

Event: Sunrise 21
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Payne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dubois misses with a two punch combination.
Harry Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Payne pushes Dubois up against the ropes in a clinch.
I was talking to Dubois's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dubois lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Payne.
Dubois lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dubois lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dubois lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payne backwards.
Dubois lands an uppercut.#ROC#Payne is rocked!
Dubois misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payne is still on wobbly legs! Can Dubois finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Dubois fails to land.
Dubois has Payne pressed against the ropes, preventing Payne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Payne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dubois tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dubois throws a punch but it's blocked by Payne.
Payne is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dubois swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dubois fails to land.
Dubois swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dubois swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dubois lands a body punch.
Dubois misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dubois misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dubois fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dubois fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dubois misses with some punches.
Dubois misses with a punch on the inside.
Dubois misses with some punches.
Dubois working aggressively here. #T1#
Dubois misses with a punch on the inside.
Dubois swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dubois throws a head punch that misses.
Dubois misses with some punches.
Dubois has a couple of punches blocked by Payne.
Dubois swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dubois.
Dubois working aggressively here.
Payne blocks an uppercut.
Dubois misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dubois misses with a punch on the inside.
Dubois takes a knee to the side of the body.
Payne blocks an uppercut.
Dubois lands a body punch.
Dubois fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dubois has a couple of punches blocked by Payne.
Payne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Dubois.
Dubois swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dubois throws a punch but it's blocked by Payne.
Dubois misses with a punch on the inside.
Dubois working aggressively here.
Payne blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dubois.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dubois has a couple of punches blocked by Payne.
Payne seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hook to the body lands for Dubois.
Payne looks winded!
Dubois creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Payne crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Payne face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Dubois takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Benedict Dubois!

Event: Sunrise 22
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
A jab from Cuervo finds it's way through Adaev's defenses.
Cuervo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adaev throws a big counter combination but Cuervo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Adaev moves out of range as Cuervo strikes.
A quick step to the side and Adaev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuervo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Adaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cuervo, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Adaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adaev scores with a jab.
Cuervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adaev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adaev tried to score with a low kick but Cuervo checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cuervo lands a jab.
Cuervo throws a looping overhand right but Adaev ducks down to avoid it.
Cuervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adaev manages to avoid it.
Julio Cuervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cuervo! #T1#
Cuervo lands with a right hand.
Adaev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adaev connects with a body shot.
Adaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuervo.
As Cuervo tries to get set, Adaev tries to push him back and clinch up but Cuervo manages to avoid the attempt.
Cuervo scores with a hook.
Cuervo jabs Adaev right on the nose. Adaev blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Adaev is rocked!
Adaev moves away from the strike by Cuervo.
Adaev slips a straight right by Cuervo.
Good leg kick by Cuervo.
Cuervo cracks Adaev with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuervo cracks Adaev with an open hand slap.
Oh Adaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adaev misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Adaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cuervo circles away quickly and effectively.
Adaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Cuervo loads up on a big right hand but Adaev slips the punch.
Adaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cuervo misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Adaev misses the target.
Cuervo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cuervo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adaev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cuervo throws an overhand right that lands on Adaev's shoulder, as Adaev tries to avoid the shot.
Adaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cuervo tests Adaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cuervo misses with a body punch #CL#
and Adaev counters by clinching up.
Cuervo misses with some punches.
Cuervo tries to throw a body punch but Adaev avoids it by throwing Cuervo back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Cuervo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Cuervo dominated that round.
That's time! Adaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cuervo blocks a head kick by Adaev.
Adaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cuervo wants to land a leg kick but Adaev is out of range.
Adaev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Cuervo finds it's way through Adaev's defenses.
Cuervo misses with a wild body shot.
Cuervo moves away from the strike by Adaev.
Adaev misses with a two punch combination.
Adaev moves away from the strike by Cuervo.
Cuervo looks to land a left hand but Adaev moved out of range nicely.
Cuervo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cuervo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cuervo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cuervo throws a good cross that connects.
Adaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Cuervo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adaev.
Cuervo misses with a body punch
and Adaev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cuervo misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cuervo.
Cuervo connects with a body shot that sends Adaev's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuervo. Adaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Adaev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuervo throws a jab but it's blocked by Adaev.
Julio Cuervo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Cuervo.
Cuervo throws a hook but Adaev blocks it.
Adaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cuervo.
Good exchange - Cuervo coming out on top.
Adaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Adaev.
Ramazan Adaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuervo throws a low kick but Adaev avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adaev checks a leg kick.
Adaev is looking to counter the offense by Cuervo and move into the clinch.
Adaev misses with a wild body shot.
Cuervo tries to work over Adaev's front leg with a kick but Adaev checks it.
A nice leg kick from Cuervo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuervo.
Nice body punch from Adaev.
Cuervo misses with a looping right.
Cuervo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Cuervo there.
Cuervo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Cuervo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cuervo throws a good cross that connects.
Julio Cuervo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adaev ducks under a wild hook from Cuervo.
Adaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cuervo connects with the punch.
A combination from Cuervo does no damage.
Adaev thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cuervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuervo.
Cuervo keeps the fight on the outside.
Cuervo misses the shot to the body.
Adaev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cuervo manages to circle out of the way.
Cuervo throws a hook to the side of Adaev's head but Adaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Adaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuervo scores with a hook.
Adaev throws a head kick that misses.
Adaev tries to clinch up.
Cuervo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Cuervo swings for the body but Adaev moves out of range.
Adaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cuervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adaev.
Adaev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cuervo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Cuervo connects with a single shot there.
Adaev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cuervo misses with a body shot.
A big left from Cuervo misses.
Adaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cuervo.
Cuervo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Adaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Cuervo throws a big shot that misses.
Adaev is looking for a counter combo.
Cuervo throws a low kick, looking for Adaev's leg but Adaev calmly moves out of range.
Julio Cuervo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adaev moves away from the strike by Cuervo.
Cuervo dips to his left and cracks Adaev with an uppercut!
Cuervo tries a low kick but Adaev avoids it.
Cuervo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cuervo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cuervo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adaev momentarily.
Cuervo scores with a decent looking hook.
Cuervo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramazan Adaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adaev walks into a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Cuervo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cuervo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cuervo!

Event: l_I
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL2#
Musa instigates a clinch.
Carr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Musa taking a breather.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musa stalls.
Carr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Musa has Carr pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malakai Musa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Musa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Malakai Musa!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Malakai Musa!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Malakai Musa!

Malakai Musa wins by unanimous decision!

Event: MMA Hype -51-
Date: Apr 16, 2025

#R1#
Tommy jabs Heinicke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A good leg kick by Heinicke.
No joy there for Tommy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kurt Heinicke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Heinicke misses
and Tommy counters with a series of strikes. Heinicke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Heinicke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tommy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heinicke can pounce on him.
Heinicke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heinicke. Tommy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tommy throws the left hand but Heinicke avoids the punch easily.
Tommy avoids the body shot from Heinicke.
Heinicke swings for the body but Tommy moves out of range.
Heinicke throws a big shot that misses.
Heinicke just misses with a punch to the body.
Tommy throws a hook but Heinicke blocks it.
Heinicke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Heinicke throws a lazy right hand but Tommy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tommy throws a body punch but Heinicke moves out of range.
Tommy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heinicke lands a slapping body shot.
Heinicke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tommy just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Heinicke.
Tommy misses with a looping left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Heinicke - that will leave a mark!
Donk. Heinicke catches Tommy right on the button with a cross.
Heinicke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tommy counters with a stiff right hand.
Tommy throws a jab but it's blocked by Heinicke.
Heinicke connects with a jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heinicke misses with an uppercut. Tommy saw that one coming.
Tommy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Heinicke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Tommy.
Heinicke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tommy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circling - Heinicke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Tommy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tommy slips under a jab from Heinicke.
Heinicke slips under a jab from Tommy.
A counter left hand to the body from Heinicke misses its target.
Tommy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tommy moves out of range of the strikes.
Heinicke throws an off balance right hand
and Tommy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heinicke misses with a straight right. #T3#
A low kick from Heinicke is predictable there
and Tommy counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the liver by Tommy. Beautiful body shot.
Tommy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heinicke.
A nice leg kick lands there from Heinicke.
Tommy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tommy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heinicke circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Heinicke misses.
Tommy takes one on the button.
Heinicke throws a hook to the side of Tommy's head but Tommy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tommy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Heinicke throws an overhand right that lands on Tommy's shoulder, as Tommy tries to avoid the shot.
Tommy throws out a loose jab but Heinicke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heinicke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tommy cracks Heinicke with a good jab.#T4#
Heinicke lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tommy looks to land a right hand but Heinicke moved out of range.
Tommy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heinicke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tommy counters with a straight right hand.
Tommy misses with a straight right.
Heinicke misses with a looping right.
Tommy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Heinicke with a body shot.
Heinicke misses with a body shot.
Tommy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heinicke can pounce on him.
Tommy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Heinicke as he connects with a hook.#ROC#Tommy is rocked!
Tommy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tommy is still on wobbly legs! Can Heinicke finish him?
Tommy looks winded!
Tommy is aggressively charging in as Heinicke backs up avoiding any damage. Heinicke tosses out a jab and Tommy runs right into it face first! Tommy is out cold! Heinicke dropped down on all fours and is barking in Tommy's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kurt Heinicke!

Event: MMA Hype -50-
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
White throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De La Cruz.
White has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De La Cruz.
White throws an off balance right hand
and De La Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De La Cruz throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De La Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
De La Cruz stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz misses with an uppercut.
White doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
White looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De La Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De La Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White avoids a kick to the body.
As De La Cruz backs off White throws a huge counter combo but De La Cruz manages to avoid it all.
White blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.#T1#
De La Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
De La Cruz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De La Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De La Cruz loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
De La Cruz throws a sloppy body shot
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
De La Cruz misses with a right hand
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#De La Cruz is rocked!
De La Cruz lands with a kick to the ribs.
De La Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
White pushes De La Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
De La Cruz lands a right hand.
De La Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
De La Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De La Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for De La Cruz. #BC#
De La Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De La Cruz connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
De La Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White avoids a kick to the body.
White misses with a body shot.
De La Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
White moves into range and clinches up with De La Cruz.
De La Cruz stops a takedown attempt from White.
A shot in the inside from White.
De La Cruz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from De La Cruz.
A nice left hand lands by White.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
De La Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De La Cruz backwards.
White throws a head punch that misses.
De La Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De La Cruz tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
De La Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White's coach down at Dissolution Elite Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on White's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from White.
White lands with a left to the head.
White looking for a takedown.
Juanito De La Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but De La Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
White throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
De La Cruz tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De La Cruz tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De La Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from White.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De La Cruz.
A short uppercut from White.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
De La Cruz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De La Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
De La Cruz prevents the takedown attempt.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
White lands a shoulder strike.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from De La Cruz.
White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De La Cruz prevents a takedown attempt there.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De La Cruz takes a shot to the head.
White scores with a shot to the side of De La Cruz's head.
White has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De La Cruz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De La Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De La Cruz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De La Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De La Cruz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De La Cruz lands a right hand.
De La Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Walter White will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
De La Cruz misses with a straight right.
White misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De La Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
De La Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White ducks under a wild hook from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz lands a body shot.
De La Cruz scores with a punch to the head.
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De La Cruz. De La Cruz obviously looking to wear him down.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but White seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz misses with a hook
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
De La Cruz sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
Juanito De La Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
De La Cruz misses with a low kick.
White might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
White moves away from the strike by De La Cruz.
A swing and a miss from De La Cruz.
White walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De La Cruz.
De La Cruz moves away from the strike by White.
De La Cruz misses with a hook
and De La Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De La Cruz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
White defending well as De La Cruz loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
A slow jab from De La Cruz misses its intended target.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De La Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White's head.
White swings widly with a right hand
and De La Cruz counters with a big head kick but White shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White tries to clinch but De La Cruz moves out of range.
De La Cruz is looking to counter punch.
White slips under a jab from De La Cruz.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De La Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White misses with an uppercut.
White staying out of range there.
De La Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White throws a sloppy body shot
enabling De La Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from De La Cruz. #T3#
De La Cruz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De La Cruz throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
White staying out of range there.
White takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De La Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. De La Cruz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De La Cruz lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
De La Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White misses with a looping right.#T4#
De La Cruz throws a hook but White blocks it.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De La Cruz scores with a sloppy right hand. White should have avoided that one.
De La Cruz digs a good hook to White's body.
De La Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
De La Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from White misses.
De La Cruz scoring well with a low kick there.
De La Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De La Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White staying out of range there.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito De La Cruz dominated that second round.
That's time! De La Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from De La Cruz.
White appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De La Cruz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
De La Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De La Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
De La Cruz lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
De La Cruz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and De La Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De La Cruz scores with a shot to the body.
De La Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
De La Cruz ducks under a wild hook from White.#T1#
De La Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
De La Cruz lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#White is rocked!
De La Cruz closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops White! De La Cruz dives in looking to finish! White is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juanito De La Cruz!

Event: MMA Hype -50-
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Bjerg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dayne follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dayne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dayne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dayne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bjerg can pounce on him.
Bjerg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dayne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bjerg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dayne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bjerg to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjerg connects with a single shot there.
Bjerg circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Dayne to the canvas! Dayne doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bjerg keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erling Bjerg!

Event: GC 524 Lebedev VS Freeman
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Buler looks for a takedown but Neumann sprawls well.
Buler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Neumann. That one must have hurt.
Neumann connects with an inside leg kick.
Neumann tries to clinch but Buler is having none of it.
Neumann loads up on a big right hand but Buler slips the punch.
Neumann misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Buler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neumann tries to kick Buler off in order to stand up. Buler Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Neumann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buler on the ground.#SU2#
Buler decides to stand up, so the ref orders Neumann to his feet.
Jimmy Buler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neumann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buler.
Nigel Neumann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Buler.
Neumann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buler goes for a double leg but Neumann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Neumann continues to drive forward.
Neumann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Buler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Neumann sizes up Buler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Neumann throws a body shot but no joy.
Neumann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Neumann.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Neumann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Neumann does it's job there.
Neumann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Neumann clinches.
Buler blocks an uppercut.
Neumann tries to work over Buler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neumann working aggressively here.
Buler jumps guard but Neumann stands there with Buler around his waist. Buler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buler wants a takedown.
Buler looks winded!
Neumann misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Buler breaks from the clinch.
Neumann scores with a leg kick.
Buler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Neumann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Neumann scores with a decent looking hook.
Neumann throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Neumann misses the jab.
Buler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Buler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Neumann - the referee stops the clock and Buler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Neumann. Buler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Neumann throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Neumann throws the left hand but Buler avoids the punch easily.
Neumann swings for the body but Buler moves out of range.
Buler shoots in looking for a takedown. Neumann tries to sprawl out of it but Buler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Neumann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Neumann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Buler's head.
Buler staying out of range there.
Neumann throws a head kick that misses.
Buler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Neumann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buler blocking some punches.
Buler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buler blocks an uppercut.
Neumann tries to throw a body punch but Buler avoids it by throwing Neumann back against the cage.
Neumann misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Neumann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buler's elbow.
Neumann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neumann.
Neumann can't find room to land a body shot as Buler controls the action.
Buler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buler wants a takedown.
Neumann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Neumann smiles and moves away.
Neumann cracks Buler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Neumann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Neumann darts in and clinches Buler up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buler.
A frustrated look appears on Buler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buler has Neumann pressed against the cage.
Buler tries to circle away but Neumann has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Neumann is leaning against Buler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Buler blocking some punches.
Neumann throws a head punch that misses.
Neumann taking a breather.
Buler prevents a body shot from Neumann.
Buler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Neumann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buler backwards.
Neumann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neumann swings wildly with an uppercut but Buler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neumann tries to throw a body punch but Buler avoids it by throwing Neumann back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neumann lands with a right to the head.
Neumann swings wildly with an uppercut but Buler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neumann tries to work over Buler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neumann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Neumann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Neumann dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Neumann throws a lazy right hand but Buler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Neumann's head coaches at The Death Star that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Buler misses with a takedown
and Neumann counters with a head kick. That will keep Buler thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Neumann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Neumann misses.
Neumann misses with a looping right.
Buler tries for a takedown but Neumann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buler shoots in but Neumann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neumann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nigel Neumann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Buler.
Neumann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buler.
Neumann scores with a nice strike.
Neumann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buler can do to turn this around?
Buler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Neumann defends well and Buler ends up having to push Neumann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Neumann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neumann looks to throw the jab but Buler is out of range.
Neumann misses with a hook.
Buler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neumann.
Neumann misses with a hook.
Buler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Neumann misses with a hook.
Buler is breathing heavily.
Neumann looks to land a right hand but Buler moved out of range.
Neumann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buler manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buler shoots and misses
and Neumann counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Buler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Neumann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neumann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Neumann throws a head kick but Buler moves out of range.
Buler slips a straight right by Neumann.
Nigel Neumann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Neumann throws a body punch but Buler moves out of range.
Buler moves out of range as Neumann strikes.
Buler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Neumann defends it well.
Buler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Neumann tries to clinch there but Buler circles away.
Buler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neumann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Neumann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Neumann misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Neumann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neumann misses with a hook.
Neumann throws the left hand but Buler avoids the punch easily.
Buler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neumann throws out the jab.
Buler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buler moves out of range of the strikes.
Neumann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buler.
The fighters circling - Neumann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neumann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buler. #T2#
A nice leg kick from Neumann, right into the meat of the thigh.
Neumann leaves Buler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Neumann looks to throw the jab but Buler is out of range.
Buler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buler slips a straight right by Neumann.
Nice body kick there by Neumann.#CL#
Neumann pushes Buler up against the cage in a clinch.
Neumann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neumann lands a right hand.
Nigel Neumann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buler is trying to pull guard but Neumann has him pressed against the cage.
Neumann gets through Buler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Neumann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Neumann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Neumann tries a body shot but Buler blocks it.
Neumann misses with the head strike.
Neumann misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Neumann. #T3#
The referee calls for Neumann to work.
Neumann misses with the head strike.
Buler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Buler prevents a body shot from Neumann.
Neumann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neumann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neumann lands a shoulder strike.
Neumann working aggressively here.
Buler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neumann tries to work over Buler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buler wants to get back to striking at distance but Neumann won't allow it.
Neumann struggles to land a body shot inside as Buler controls his hands.
Neumann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neumann can't find room to land a body shot as Buler controls the action.
Buler tries to score a body lock takedown but Neumann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Neumann throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Neumann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neumann misses with a punch on the inside.
Neumann pushes Buler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Neumann scores with a shot to the side of Buler's head.
Neumann misses with a punch on the inside.
Neumann swings wildly with an uppercut but Buler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neumann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buler.
Neumann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Neumann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neumann presses Buler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Neumann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buler blocking some punches.
Neumann tries a body shot but Buler blocks it.
Neumann tries to throw a body punch but Buler avoids it by throwing Neumann back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Neumann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Buler blocks a head kick by Neumann. #TD2#
Buler shoots in and gets a takedown into Neumann's guard.
Neumann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neumann wants to improve his position but instead Buler has moved into half guard.
Buler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neumann keeps working.
Buler is looking to advance position but Neumann won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neumann wants to improve his position but Buler is controlling well.
Buler is keen to just control but Neumann is a slippery customer.#T1#
Neumann is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Buler controlling the action here.
Neumann is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neumann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buler was well out of range. Poor timing from Neumann.
Buler moves away from the strike by Neumann.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buler.
Buler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neumann throws a shot from downtown. Buler moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Neumann.
Buler moves out of range of the body kick from Neumann.
Buler feints the counter takedown.
Buler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neumann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neumann throws a body punch but Buler moves out of range.
Buler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Neumann defends it well.
Neumann throws a lazy right hand but Buler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Neumann.
Neumann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neumann moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neumann. Buler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neumann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buler slips a straight right by Neumann.
Buler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
A big right from Neumann misses.
Nigel Neumann is winning the standup battle so far.
Neumann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nigel Neumann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Buler.
Neumann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buler.
Neumann misses with a looping right.
Neumann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neumann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neumann as he jumps to the side.
Neumann throws a hook but Buler avoids it easily.
Neumann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Neumann misses.
Neumann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Neumann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Buler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Neumann. Neumann obviously looking to wear him down.
Buler closes the distance and clinches up with Neumann, looking for a takedown. Buler pushes Neumann against the cage but Neumann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buler ducks under a wild hook from Neumann.
A swing and a miss from Neumann.
Buler feints the counter takedown.
Neumann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Neumann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Neumann instigates a clinch.
Neumann is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Buler's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Neumann throws a head punch that misses.
Neumann misses with some punches.
Nigel Neumann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neumann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Neumann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neumann struggles to land a body shot inside as Buler controls his hands.
Neumann tries to work over Buler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Neumann manages to break the clinch.
Buler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neumann.
Buler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buler shoots for a double leg takedown but Neumann sprawls well. He's pushed Buler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Neumann tried to counter with a leg kick but Buler avoided it.
Buler staying out of range there.#CL#
Neumann has closed the distance and engaged Buler in a clinch.
Jimmy Buler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neumann lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Neumann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Neumann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Neumann!

Event: HFA 47
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Whelan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nunez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nunez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whelan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jorge Nunez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whelan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nunez.
Nunez cracks Whelan with an open hand slap.
Nunez looks to throw the jab but Whelan is out of range.
Whelan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nunez scores with a decent looking hook.
Nunez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nunez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whelan manages to avoid it.
Whelan tries to clinch but Nunez is having none of it. #CL2#
Whelan moves into the clinch.
Whelan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nunez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nunez fails to land.
Whelan blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whelan blocks a body shot from Nunez.
Nunez tries to work over Whelan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunez. #T1#
Nunez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nunez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nunez misses with a body punch.
Whelan landing knees to the body.
Nunez is leaning against Whelan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Whelan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nunez's face.
Nunez avoiding damage as Whelan throws knees to the body.
Nunez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nunez avoiding damage as Whelan throws knees to the body.
Whelan throws a head punch that misses.
Nunez misses with a punch to the body.
Nunez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whelan blocking some punches.
Whelan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nunez.
Whelan blocking some punches.
Whelan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nunez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whelan presses Nunez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Whelan landing knees to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nunez misses with the head strike.
Whelan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nunez blocks it with crossed arms.
Nunez presses Whelan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Whelan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nunez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nunez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whelan's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Whelan.
Nunez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Whelan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nunez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Whelan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nunez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Whelan can turn it around.
Whelan landing knees to the head.
Nunez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whelan backwards.
Nunez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whelan or not.
Nunez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nunez.
Nunez can't find room to land a body shot as Whelan controls the action.
Nunez struggles to land a body shot inside as Whelan controls his hands.
Nunez throws a head punch that misses.
Nunez lands a left hand.
Whelan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Whelan misses with a body punch.
Nunez managing to block the knees to the body from Whelan.
Nunez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whelans head.
Nunez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunez.
Whelan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nunez's face.
Whelan digs a right hand underneath Nunez's ribcage. Nunez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nunez struggles to land a body shot inside as Whelan controls his hands.
Whelan tries a knee to the head but Nunez blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whelan.
Whelan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nunez gets through Whelan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nunez tries to work over Whelan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nunez misses with a punch on the inside.
Nunez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whelan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nunez.
Nunez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whelans head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whelan lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Whelan scores a nice knee to the body.
Whelan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whelan landing knees to the body.
Nunez prevents a body shot from Whelan.
Whelan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nunez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whelan or not.
Whelan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nunez backwards.
Nunez slowing the pace effectively.
Whelan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nunez backwards.
Whelan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Whelan can't find room to land a body shot as Nunez controls the action.
Nunez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whelan backwards.
Nunez swings wildly with an uppercut but Whelan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nunez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nunez takes a shot to the head.
Nunez throws a head punch that misses.
Nunez can't find room to land a body shot as Whelan controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sean Whelan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Whelan misses the shot to the body.
Nunez throws a body shot but no joy.
Whelan connects with a body shot.
Nunez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nunez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Whelan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Whelan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Whelan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nunez managing to block the knees to the body from Whelan.
Nunez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Nunez.
Nunez can't find room to land a body shot as Whelan controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez misses with a punch on the inside.
Nunez throws a head punch that misses.
Nunez tries to throw a body punch but Whelan avoids it by throwing Nunez back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Whelan.
Nunez can't find room to land a body shot as Whelan controls the action.
Whelan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whelan tries to throw a body punch but Nunez avoids it by throwing Whelan back against the cage. #T1#
Whelan lands with a right to the head.
Whelan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nunez backwards.
Whelan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nunez.
Nunez throws a punch but it's blocked by Whelan.
Nunez tries to throw a body punch but Whelan avoids it by throwing Nunez back against the cage.
Nunez has a couple of punches blocked by Whelan.
Whelan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nunez.
Whelan landing knees to the head.
Nunez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whelan connects with a knee to the head.
Sean Whelan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Whelan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nunez blocks it with crossed arms.
Whelan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nunez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Whelan lands a nice knee to the body.
Nunez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Whelan.
Nunez throws a head punch that misses.
Whelan cracks Nunez with a nice body shot.
Whelan landing knees to the head. #T2#
Whelan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nunez blocks it with crossed arms.
Whelan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nunez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whelan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whelan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nunez blocks it with crossed arms.
Whelan blocks an uppercut.
Nunez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whelan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Whelan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nunez has a couple of punches blocked by Whelan.
A right handed body shot lands from Nunez.
Nunez digs a right hand into Whelan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Whelan's gas tank.
Whelan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whelan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Whelan lands a knee to the body.
Whelan misses with a knee strike.
Nunez misses with some punches.
Nunez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Nunez misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunez.
Whelan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nunez gets through Whelan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Whelan lands with a left to the head.
Nunez misses with a punch to the body.
Nunez has a couple of punches blocked by Whelan.
Knees in the clinch landing for Whelan.
Nunez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whelan misses with a knee strike.
Whelan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whelan is leaning against Nunez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Whelan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nunez misses with a punch on the inside.
Whelan tries to land a knee to the head but Nunez blocks with his arms.
Nunez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nunez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whelan takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Nunez misses with a punch to the body.
Whelan crunches a lovely knee into Nunez's ribcage.
A short right from Nunez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whelan blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Nunez.
Whelan throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Nunez manages to break the clinch.
Whelan is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Whelan has Nunez up against the cage in a clinch.
Whelan misses with a punch to the body.
Nunez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nunez throws a punch but it's blocked by Whelan.
Nunez misses with a punch on the inside.
Whelan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Nunez.
Nunez swings wildly with an uppercut but Whelan uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Whelan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nunez lands a head shot.
Nunez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whelan manages to avoid it.
Nunez throws an overhand right that lands on Whelan's shoulder, as Whelan tries to avoid the shot.
Whelan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whelan wants to clinch up but Nunez keeps it at a distance.
As Whelan backs away, Nunez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nunez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Whelan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nunez looks to land a body kick but Whelan moved away.
Whelan punishes Nunez's body with a nice straight punch.
Whelan throws a right and a left that Nunez avoids nicely.
Nunez is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whelan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nunez at a distance. #CL2#
Whelan closes the distance and pushes Nunez back into the cage.
Nunez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whelan prevents a body shot from Nunez.
Whelan goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Whelan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whelan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Whelan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nunez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nunez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nunez throws a punch but it's blocked by Whelan.
A hook to the body from Whelan.
Whelan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nunez backwards.
Whelan trying to land knees to the body.
Nunez lands a nice uppercut.
Nunez misses with a punch on the inside.
Nunez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whelan scores with a shot to the side of Nunez's head.
A short right from Whelan on the inside.
Whelan lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Whelan tries to land knees in the clinch but Nunez avoids the damage to the body.
Nunez has a couple of punches blocked by Whelan.
Nunez misses with the head strike. #T2#
Whelan cracks Nunez with a nice body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Whelan obliges.
Whelan lands a knee to the body.
Nunez swings wildly with an uppercut but Whelan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whelan.
Whelan gets through Nunez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Whelan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nunez working aggressively here.
Jorge Nunez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nunez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Nunez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whelan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nunez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Whelan lands a good knee to the midsection. Nunez won't want to take too many of those.
Whelan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Whelan looking to throw knees to the head but Nunez is blocking nicely.
Whelan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nunez's face. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Whelan.
A short right from Whelan on the inside.
Whelan trying to land knees to the body.
Whelan blocking some punches.
Whelan missing with knees to the body.
Whelan presses Nunez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Whelan lands a good knee to the midsection. Nunez won't want to take too many of those.
Whelan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nunez.
Nunez managing to block the knees to the body from Whelan.
Whelan scores with a shot to the side of Nunez's head.
Whelan trying to land knees to the body.
Whelan gets through Nunez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nunez can't find room to land a body shot as Whelan controls the action.
Nice body punch from Whelan - that landed with a thud.
Whelan lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunez.
Knees to the body from Whelan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whelan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Whelan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Whelan.
Whelan misses with a knee to the head.
Whelan blocks a body shot from Nunez.
Whelan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Whelan.
Whelan lands a nice knee to the body.
Whelan tries a knee to the head but Nunez blocks it.
Whelan lands a nice knee to the body.
Whelan pushes Nunez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Whelan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Whelan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nunez misses with the head strike.
Nunez takes a shot to the head.
Nunez working hard to break the clinch.
Sean Whelan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Whelan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Whelan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Whelan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Whelan!
Sean Whelan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sunrise 20
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Richman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dubois misses with a low kick as Richman jumps back.
Richman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Richman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Richman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dubois takes a swing at Richman's ribcage but misses.
Dubois cracks a nice hook into Richman's ribs.
Richman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dubois. #CL2#
Dubois rushes Richman and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dubois.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dubois gets through Richman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dubois.
Dubois misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dubois.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richman can't break the clinch. #T1#
Dubois lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Richman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dubois's elbow.
Richman is trying to force a seperation but Dubois has the dominant position.
Dubois lands a nice uppercut.
Dubois lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Richman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dubois has him pressed against the ropes.
Dubois creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Richman crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Richman face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Dubois takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Benedict Dubois!

Event: GAMMA#1150 Hawk v Wang
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Lo slips under a jab from Cheese.
Lo jabs Cheese right on the nose. Cheese blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Gouda Cheese has been cut.
Lo missing with a left hand there. Cheese was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cheese.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cheese connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Lo misses its intended target.
Cheese tried to counter with a leg kick but Lo avoided it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cheese.
Cheese connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cheese. That's going to slow Lo down.
Cheese thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lo if he has to take too many more of those.
Lo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Nice defenses there by Cheese.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lo. Cheese does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cheese tests Lo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Los jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cheese swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lo.
Cheese ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cheese jabs Lo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lo looks to land a combination but Cheese avoids it well.
Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Cheese misses with a left hand
letting Lo counter with a right hand.
Lo looks to land a right hand but Cheese moved out of range.
Lo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheese misses with a wild body shot.
Lo lands a right hook to the body.
Lo misses with a looping left.
Cheese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lo throws a hook but Cheese blocks it.
Cheese appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cheese uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lo.
Lo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Cheese lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lo's sensitive parts.
Cheese jabs Lo right on the nose. Lo blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Lo misses the target.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lo looks to throw the jab but Cheese is out of range.
Cheese throws a hook but Lo blocks it.
Lo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lo throws a hook to the side of Cheese's head but Cheese sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Cheese moves out of range of the strikes.
Lo slips under a jab.
Lo ducks right into an uppercut from Cheese.
Lo blocks the body kick.
Cheese throws a hook but Lo avoids it easily.
Lo misses with an uppercut. Cheese saw that one coming.
Cheese scores with a head kick. Lo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at The Death Star that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lo throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese throws a shot from downtown. Lo moves away and avoids it.
Lo throws a big shot that misses.
Cheese takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lo misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Lo misses its intended target.
Cheese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cheese throws out a loose jab but Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese misses with a looping left.
Lo throws a hook but Cheese avoids it easily.
Cheese turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cheese throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Cheese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lo throws out the jab.
Lo moves out of range as Cheese strikes.
Cheese looks for the body kick but Lo saw that one coming.
Lo is looking for the big counter here.
Lo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cheese is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lo catches Cheese with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheese takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lo slips a straight right by Cheese.
Cheese connects with a solid leg kick.
Cheese paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Lo's head but Lo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lo walks into a straight right hand from Cheese.
Cheese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lo.
Cheese connects with a jab.
Cheese tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lo throws a good cross that connects.
Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheese. #T4#
Good shot there by Cheese.
Lo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cheese.
Cheese misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Lo counters with a big uppercut that knocks Cheese off his feet! Lo dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#Cheese is rocked!
Cheese trying to remain calm as Lo controls from the top position.
Oh Cheese is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cheese manages to get back to half guard.
Cheese is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Lo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lo lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Cheese quite badly. Cheese pulls Lo in close trying to recover. Lo postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Cheese on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Cheese doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mer Lo!
An out of breath Mer Lo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMA Hype -46-
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Pati takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bright throws a low kick but Pati moves out of range easily.
Pati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Bright lands a big head kick that sends Pati tumbling to the mat! Bright takes a step backwards and waves Pati back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Siddhartha Pati has been cut.
Bright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pati.
Bright throws out a loose jab but Pati uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bright throws a leg kick which misses Pati's front leg but catches the back leg as Pati tries to avoid it.
Bright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pati.
Bright throws a leg kick
and Pati counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pati!
Pati throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pati connects with a body shot that sends Bright's belly button to the back.
Pati moves away from the strike by Bright.
Pati keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bright.
Pati cracks Bright with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pati.
An attempted straight right counter from Pati misses the target.
Lamar Bright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Pati lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pati ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bright moves away.
Bright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pati throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bright tries to land a leg kick but Pati saw it coming and moves away.
Pati throws a jab but it's blocked by Bright.
Pati misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Bright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bright connects with a leg kick.
Pati moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bright. Pati does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bright misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pati on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Pati.
Bright swings for the body but Pati moves out of range.
A jab from Bright misses.
Bright missing with a left hand there. Pati was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Pati on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pati. Bright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pati blocks a jab.
Bright thumps Pati with a low kick.
Pati connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bright's corner calls for a 1-2. Bright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bright throws a hook to the side of Pati's head but Pati sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bright looks to land a left hand but Pati moved out of range nicely.
Pati appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bright slips under a jab.
Bright lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Bright - just one landing.
Pati throws a looping overhand right but Bright ducks down to avoid it.
Bright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Bright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bright misses the target.
Bright misses with a right hand
and Bright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Bright is rocked!
Pati steps in with a hook that catches Bright right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Pati follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bright looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siddhartha Pati!

Event: Sunrise 19
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuervo. Fujimoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cuervo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cuervo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fujimoto misses with a body kick.
Fujimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Cuervo moves out of range easily.
Fujimoto misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cuervo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fujimoto - the referee stops the clock and Cuervo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fujimoto. Cuervo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fujimoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fujimoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Cuervo walks into a left hand.
Cuervo throws a combination that misses
and Fujimoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Fujimoto.
Cuervo misses the jab.
Fujimoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Cuervo.
Fujimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Cuervo moves out of range easily.
Fujimoto throws a head kick that misses.
Cuervo lands a head kick. Fujimoto smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Kyotaro Fujimoto has been cut.#T1#
Cuervo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cuervo avoids the head kick by Fujimoto.
Cuervo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cuervo throws a looping overhand right but Fujimoto ducks down to avoid it.
Cuervo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cuervo connects with an inside leg kick.
Cuervo avoids the head kick by Fujimoto.
A swing and a miss from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cuervo.
Cuervo staying out of range there.
Fujimoto throws the left hand but Cuervo avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Fujimoto throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Cuervo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kyotaro Fujimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuervo scores with a sloppy right hand. Fujimoto should have avoided that one.
Fujimoto ducks under a wild hook from Cuervo.
Fujimoto throws a big counter head kick but Cuervo avoids it with no problem.
Fujimoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujimoto walks into a jab.
Cuervo misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Fujimoto finds it's way through Cuervo's defenses.
Fujimoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Cuervo off the ropes and back into range.
Fujimoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cuervo throwing a counter right hand but Fujimoto manages to avoid it.
Cuervo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fujimoto.
Cuervo looks to throw the jab but Fujimoto is out of range.
Cuervo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cuervo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyotaro Fujimoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyotaro Fujimoto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cuervo cracks a nice hook into Fujimoto's ribs.
Fujimoto misses with an uppercut.
Fujimoto looks to throw a body kick
and Cuervo counters with a two punch combo.
Cuervo lands with an overhand left.
Cuervo throws a big shot that misses.
Cuervo punishes Fujimoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Fujimoto misses with a hook.
Cuervo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fujimoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Fujimoto is looking to land body kicks.
Cuervo misses the shot to the body.
Cuervo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuervo. Fujimoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cuervo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fujimoto in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuervo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cuervo moves out of range as Fujimoto strikes.#T1#
Fujimoto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cuervo scores with a hook to the body. Fujimoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fujimoto.
Fujimoto throws a leg kick
and Cuervo counters with a two punch combo.
Fujimoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fujimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Cuervo moves out of range easily.
Fujimoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Fujimoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuervo throws out the jab.
Julio Cuervo is winning the standup battle so far.
Cuervo throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Cuervo.
Fujimoto lands a lovely overhand right.
Fujimoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fujimoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cuervo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuervo lands a nice shot to the body.
Cuervo misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Cuervo dips to his left and cracks Fujimoto with an uppercut!
Fujimoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cuervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Fujimoto lands but Cuervo takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Julio Cuervo has been cut.
Fujimoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cuervo can pounce on him.
Cuervo moves out of range of the body kick.
Cuervo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fujimoto is able to avoid easily.
Cuervo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cuervo throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice body kick from Fujimoto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fujimoto lands a head kick!
Cuervo throws a wild body kick that Fujimoto sees coming a mile off.
Cuervo tests Fujimoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Cuervo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fujimoto throws a head kick but Cuervo moves out of range.
Fujimoto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cuervo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fujimoto.
Fujimoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cuervo finds it's way round the side to connect with Fujimoto's head.
Fujimoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Fujimoto is rocked!
Fujimoto walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Julio Cuervo!

Event: ENIGMA 251
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Robertson.
Pham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robertson.
Pham works the jab nicely.
Pham thows a leg kick but Robertson checks it
and Robertson counters with an outside leg kick.
Robertson throws a hook to the side of Pham's head but Pham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Pham misses its target.
Pham thumps Robertson with a low kick.
Pham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pham takes a swing at Robertson's ribcage but misses.
Robertson throws out a counter right but Pham avoids it with no problem.
Robertson works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robertson on the side of the head.
Pham misses with an uppercut.
Robertson cracks Pham with a good jab.
Robertson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Robertson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robertson slips a jab from Pham.#T1#
Pham throws a right hand that misses
and Robertson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pham loads up on a big right hand but Robertson slips the punch.
As Pham backs off Robertson throws a huge counter combo but Pham manages to avoid it all.
Pham misses with a shot to the body
and Robertson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Robertson.
Pham throws a sloppy body shot
and Robertson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robertson slips a jab from Pham.
Robertson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pham moves out of range of the strikes.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Pham.
Robertson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pham defending well as Robertson loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick from Pham, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robertson throws out a leg kick but Pham moves out of range and Robertson only half commits.
Pham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Robertson misses.
Robertson looks for the body kick but Pham saw that one coming.
Pham blocks a head kick by Robertson. #T2#
Robertson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pham.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Pham.
Pham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pham misses with an uppercut. Robertson saw that one coming.
Pham throws a jab but it's blocked by Robertson.
Robertson looks to land a combination but Pham avoids it well.
Pham takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Robertson throws a shot from downtown. Pham moves away and avoids it.
Pham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Robertson counters with a nice uppercut.
Pham misses with a hook
enabling Robertson to counter with a crisp jab.
Pham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robertson.
Pham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Pham throws a body shot but no joy.
Pham misses with a leg kick
and Robertson counters with a straight right hand.
Duc Pham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robertson moves away.
Robertson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robertson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pham had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A swing and a miss from Pham.
A big left from Pham misses.
Robertson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robertson digs a good hook to Pham's body.
Good shot there by Pham.
Robertson moves out of range as Pham throws a body kick.
Robertson throws out a counter right but Pham avoids it with no problem.
Robertson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pham misses with a right hand
and Robertson counters with a nice uppercut.
Pham pivots, looking for a leg kick but Robertson is out of range and Pham settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Pham misses the target.
Robertson defending well as Pham loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Pham misses with a lunging right hand
and Robertson counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pham misses with a hook
and Robertson counters with a stiff right hand.
Pham tries to score with a low kick but Robertson moves his leg out of the way.
Robertson throws a body kick that misses.
Robertson misses with a wild combination.
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robertson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pham.
Pham misses with an uppercut. Robertson saw that one coming.
Robertson staying out of range there.
Pham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pham scores with a kick to the body.
Pham misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Robertson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Robertson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Robertson looks to land a right hand but Pham moved out of range.
Pham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Robertson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robertson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Pham moves out of range.
Pham does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Robertson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Robertson checks it well.
Pham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robertson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robertson checks a leg kick.
Robertson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pham misses with a straight right.
Robertson slips a straight right by Pham.
Pham throws out a leg kick but Robertson moves out of range and Pham only half commits.
Despite the aggression on Robertson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Robertson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pham chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Pham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pham misses with a hook. Robertson ducked under it nicely.
Robertson misses with a double jab.
Robertson tries to move into range but Pham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Robertson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pham throwing a counter right hand but Robertson manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Pham.
Pham misses with a leg kick
and Robertson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pham has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Robertson lands with a cross.
Pham connects with an inside leg kick.
Robertson throws a low kick but Pham avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Pham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pham misses with a wild body shot.
Robertson feints a counter leg kick.
Pham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson swings for the body but Pham moves out of range.
Barry Robertson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pham thows a leg kick but Robertson checks it
and Robertson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robertson misses with a straight left.
Pham throws a hook but Robertson avoids it easily.
Pham digs a good hook to Robertson's body.
Pham misses with a right hand
and Robertson counters with an inside leg kick.
Robertson throws a solid leg kick but Pham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robertson.
Robertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pham clobbers Robertson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Robertson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robertson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Robertson scores with a jab. Pham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Robertson lands with a nice body punch.
Pham slips under a jab from Robertson.
Nice uppercut lands for Pham. That snapped Robertson's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Pham blocks the leg kick.
Pham throws a looping overhand right but Robertson ducks down to avoid it.
Pham looks to throw the jab but Robertson is out of range.
Robertson slips under a jab from Pham.
Pham misses with a body punch
enabling Robertson to counter with a crisp jab.
Robertson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Pham.
Pham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Robertson counters with a straight right hand.
Pham throws a sloppy body shot
and Robertson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pham thinking.
Robertson misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Pham tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Robertson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robertson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson misses the shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pham might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pham scores with a leg kick.
Pham looks to land a left hand but Robertson moved out of range nicely.
Pham avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Robertson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robertson misses with a hook.
Pham feints and then cracks Robertson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robertson down.
Robertson punishes Pham's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pham.
Robertson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robertson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Barry Robertson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pham dips to his left and cracks Robertson with an uppercut!
A clash of legs there as Robertson blocks the low kick.
Robertson blocks a head kick by Pham.
Robertson misses with a looping right.
Pham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
A counter left hand to the body from Pham misses its target.
Robertson ducks right into an uppercut from Pham.
Pham looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donk. Pham catches Robertson right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Robertson. Beautiful body shot.
Robertson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robertson throws an overhand right that lands on Pham's shoulder, as Pham tries to avoid the shot.
Robertson scores with a one two! Pham had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Robertson wants to land a leg kick but Pham is out of range.
Robertson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pham is able to avoid easily.
Jab from Pham.
Robertson defending well as Pham loads up on a big left hand.
Pham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pham cracks Robertson with a good jab.
Good leg kick by Robertson.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Pham.
Robertson is looking for the big counter here.
Robertson throws a head kick but Pham moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Robertson.
Pham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robertson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robertson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robertson momentarily. #T2#
Robertson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robertson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pham lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robertson.
Pham lands with a nice body punch.
Pham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duc Pham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Robertson walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Pham misses its intended target.
Robertson throws a sloppy head kick and Pham moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Pham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robertson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPham.
Pham misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robertson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pham thinking.
Pham throws a low kick, looking for Robertson's leg but Robertson calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Pham just misses with a punch to the body.
Pham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robertson.
Pham takes a swing at Robertson's ribcage but misses.
Robertson scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Robertson as he connects with a hook.
Pham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robertson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robertson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robertson with a jab.
Robertson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pham lands with an uppercut that bounces Robertson off the cage and back into range.
Pham jabs at Robertson's body.
Sloppy strikes from Robertson. Those never looked like landing.
Barry Robertson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Pham throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from Robertson finds it's target.
Pham ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
As Robertson looks to move away, Pham throws a big counter combo but Robertson just gets out of the way.
Robertson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pham avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Robertson connects with a nice looking jab.
Robertson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pham connects with a single shot there.
Pham swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robertson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robertson lands a nice looking body shot.
Robertson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Duc Pham.
Well Robertson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Barry Robertson!
In his post fight interview, Barry Robertson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: The 408 - (205) R5
Date: Mar 24, 2025

#R1#
Nanook checks a low kick from Nakamura.
Nanook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nanook blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
It looked like Nanook was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakamura.
Nanook avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nanook was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Nanook.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura.
A cross from Nakamura lands.
Nakamura throws an off balance right hand
and Nanook counters with a nice body shot.
Masato Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Nanook moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a hook but Nanook blocks it.
Nanook was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nakamura looks to land a left hand but Nanook moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nanook counters with a left and a right that stings Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been told by Nanook's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nanook is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nakamura throws a hook but Nanook avoids it easily.
Nanook checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nanook counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Nanook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nanook moves away from the strike by Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
Nakamura misses with a right hand
and Nanook counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Nakamura misses.
Nanook was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nakamura misses with a leg kick
and Nanook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamura is looking to slow Nanook down with leg kicks.
Nakamura looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Nanook misses the target.
Nanook comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakamura misses with a leg kick
and Nanook counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nanook moves out of range of the body kick from Nakamura.
Nanook appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nanook counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakamura looks winded!
A head kick by Nakamura misses
and Nanook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
letting Nanook counter with a right hand.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Nanook moves away and avoids it.
Nanook was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nanook blocks a leg kick.
Nanook is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nanook was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a left hand
and Nanook counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Nanook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Nanook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the body
letting Nanook counter with a right hand.
Nakamura connects with a looping right hand.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Nanook counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakamura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nanook has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Nanook counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura misses with a left hand
and Nanook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nanook takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura misses with a hook #KD#
and Nakamura is countered with a crisp right hand from Nanook that sends him to the canvas! Nanook follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Nakamura is rocked!#T4##SU#
Nanook stands up and beckons Nakamura to his feet.
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Nanook finish him?
Nakamura looks to land a left hand but Nanook moved out of range nicely.
Nanook was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nakamura seems to have recovered his senses.
Nakamura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nanook checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nanook throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Nakamura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nanook counter with a right hand.
Nanook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand
and Nanook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Nanook counters with a straight right hand.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Nanook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Nanook counters with a big left hand that crumples Nakamura! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Turok Nanook!

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